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Savory French Onion Pot Roast

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A delightful comfort dish of tender pot roast with caramelized onions, garlic, and a hint of maple syrup. Perfect for family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 3 lb boneless pot roast (chuck)
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 lbs yellow onions (about 8 medium-large)
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon pure maple syrup or brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour or gluten-free AP flour
  • 1 cup red wine or more beef stock
  • 2 1/2 cups beef stock
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf

Instructions

  1. Preheat your Dutch oven over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and let it heat up.
  2. Season your pot roast with half of the salt and pepper. Use your fingers to ensure it is evenly coated.
  3. Carefully add the pot roast to the Dutch oven. Sear it on all sides until browned, about 10-12 minutes total.
  4. Transfer the pot roast to a plate and let it rest on the side.
  5. Prepare your onions using a food processor with a thin slicing attachment. Slice all onions.
  6. Add the remaining olive oil to the Dutch oven. Once hot, add the sliced onions. Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  7. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook the onions for 20 minutes until golden, stirring occasionally.
  8. Add the chopped garlic and maple syrup to the onions. Cook for another 7-8 minutes, stirring frequently.
  9. Sprinkle flour over the onions, stirring well to coat.
  10. Deglaze the pan by adding the red wine and then the beef stock, stirring until well combined.
  11. Return the pot roast to the Dutch oven, cover with sauce, and add rosemary and bay leaf.
  12. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer.
  13. Cover and place in a preheated oven at 300°F. Cook undisturbed for 3 hours.
  14. After 3 hours, use two forks to pull apart the roast and return it to the oven cover again for an additional 30-45 minutes until meltingly tender.

Notes

This pot roast tastes even better the next day and is great for meal prep.

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Keywords: pot roast, French onion, comfort food, beef, slow-cooker

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